The simplest way to succeed is to be valuable. Valuable to your customers, your company, your friends and your family. Some of us choose which of these groups to value and then ignore the rest. Some of us are loved by the clients, but destroy our companies. Others are great family people, but don't put out at work. Some look out for the company and view the customer as a necessary evil.
The best life is when you actually are valuable to all of the constituents in your life: your customers love you, your fellow employees are inspired to work with you, your friends trust and enjoy you and your family knows that you are totally dedicated to them.
It's a tall order, but what a reward to be that valuable.
Barry LaBov
LaBov & Beyond
www.labov.com
Friday, September 30, 2011
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Barry LaBov, I really couldn’t agree more with what you say here. Things are only as good as the value people put on them – after all, isn't that how the stock exchange works? A person should really strive to be someone others value, whether they are clients, employees, family or friends. You can't be happy with your life unless you feel valued; furthermore, the process of establishing your value involves you showing others how much you value them. So, on all fronts, it's a win-win situation. Thanks for this thought-provoking insight on the Barry LaBov blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your first contribution to the Barry laBov blog, Paul! I appreciate it. Being of value, however that is measured, is a high calling. And worth it,
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